Easy Cast Iron Whole Roasted Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo)

A simple and easy cast iron whole roasted chicken that’s full of flavor, perfectly moist and tender, and just waiting to be served at the dinner table! This recipe is gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo using a no-fail method for success!

Hold up! It’s official! I can honestly say now that I am a “real” chef. Why? We have finally conquered the whole roasted chicken! Knowing how to roast a perfect whole chicken is one of those “Things to Know How To Cook” by the time you’re out of college (i.e. a “real” adult). I was pretty embarrassed that I neglected this skill for so long. Who am I? I love chicken!

Of course, we all know, if you enlist the trusty cast iron to help you out, anything is possible. I grew up with my mom making the classic roast chicken dinners for my brother and I and I missed those days! I always shied away from roasting a whole chicken because I remember my mom always making a big fuss over it, from drying it out to it not being cooked all the way. But it turned out to be easy, much easier than I thought!

Let it be known that this was my FIRST time, all by myself. I literally winged it. But let me tell you, I was grossed out. I didn’t realize there was a tad of “dismantling” that needed to be done before the roasting could begin. Then carving it when it was done? Well, I guess I came out alive, eh? I will do it again so that means it wasn’t too bad. To make it easier on everyone, I kept the flavors super simple. With just some thyme, basil, garlic, onion, pepper, and ginger on the outside and stuffed some chopped apple and shallots inside and placed around the pan.

I wowed myself with this one. I was so nervous taking it out of the oven and then finally tasting it after the carving. It tasted like magic! But again, I think some of the magic came from the cast iron, no doubt! It never lets me down, ever!

A simple and easy cast iron whole roasted chicken that's full of flavor, perfectly moist and tender, and just waiting to be served at the dinner table! This recipe is gluten-free, allergy-free, and paleo using a no-fail method for success!

Place the chicken in a large seasoned cast iron skillet and stuff the chopped apples and shallot in the cavity of the chicken, placing any extra pieces around the chicken in the cast iron.

Rub the outside of the chicken with the spices, herbs, and olive oil.

Roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 40 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound) or until the chicken reaches a safe 180°F.

Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and let the chicken rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving.

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If I could do this safely, all by myself, and no one died in the process, you can too! It takes a bit of love and care, but you won’t be disappointed and you’ll have one fantastic and delicious dinner to serve your family! Don’t be scared!

I now what you mean I was totally grossed out the first time I had to dismantle the turkey for Thanksgiving. I love the idea that it roasts in the cast iron skillet in the oven. No fuss, no muss. my kind of recipe.Melissa Ruddy recently posted…Over the Moon Link Party #65

Oh this looks so delicious! I have only roasted chicken in the crockpot, never in the oven. Definitely need to give this one a try!Patricia @Sweet and Strong recently posted…Thinking Out Loud, 29 To Do’s

GIsh the chicken looks very tempting and moist. There’s nothing worse than dry meat. I’ve never thought of stuffing s chicken with apples before. I shall be giving this a try, thanks for sharing,Chloe recently posted…Review of Sainsbury’s Free From Sticky Toffee Pudding

This chicken sounds amazing! Rotisserie chickens are one of my favorite easy meals but I never thought of baking one in a cast iron skillet. I’m saving this and may make it this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Hey friends! I’m Rebecca a healthy gluten-free & allergy-friendly food blogger, Celiac advocate, yogi, and college student! I have a strong passion for finding the beauty and happiness in life no matter what hurdles it throws at you. To me happiness is sunshine, stepping onto my yellow yoga mat, waking up at 4 am, mugs of hot tea or black coffee, and of course cooking up delicious, nutritious food!